text:
2012-10-29: Information Station Column
Dogs AND Books are man's best friends – SO, when we had an opportunity to combine those two things here at our library – we were quite excited! We contacted Rob Meerdink, an Orange City resident, who uses his certified dogs to go into schools and nursing homes and allow students and residents to read to the dogs. We were thrilled when he agreed to bring his program to our library! We will be having his dog, Sunday, his latest "certifiee", come to our library on Saturday, Nov. 10 and children may sign up for 10 min. reading times to sit and read to this beautiful greyhound. Reading to dogs has so many benefits, not the least of which are improved reading skills with the practice it gives children, increased sense of self-confidence in their reading skills, external motivation to read, and building excitement about reading. If you'd like to read more on the program visit, http://www.tdi-dog.org/OurPrograms.aspx?Page=Children+Reading+to+Dogs . We are excited about this opportunity – spread the word – we'd love to see lots of children get to read to Sunday!!
I finished another of Sarah Jio's books – Blackberry Winter. Jio is a writer that gives you a fabulous story from page one! You are drawn in immediately – and she takes you full circle until you hit the last page and are left wondering if you really wanted it to end! This novel is one of my favorites of hers so far – it ties in the stories of two women – Vera Ray, who lived in Seattle in 1933, and Claire Aldridge, also a mom that lives in Seattle during present day. The moving story shows the loss of children and the impact it had on these two women's lives. Their stories are profoundly different and yet SO much alike. It is well told – the characters are real and become people you care about as you read. Jio has done it again – another enthralling read!


text:
Men's Apparel
The Latest Rogue GearNew Arrivals Classics T-Shirts Hoodies Shorts Hats Socks Athlete Shirts Deals
3 Products
Filter By
Load More
All Products Have Loaded
3 Products
We've gathered our full line of Rogue Fitness men's apparel into one convenient catalog above. Browse a huge variety of original CrossFit t-shirt designs, Rogue athletic shorts, hoodies, and more. These clothes are great for training or everyday wear. Click any box above to see more details, sizing options, and ordering info.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
"Send patient to a neurologist ASAP. I think she has a stork."
If it's NOT a spelling error, the patient needs either a vet or an OB.
A Blog detailing the insanity of my medical practice and the stupidity of everyday life.
If it's not a spelling error, then the referring MD might need a neurologist him-/her-self.
Unfortunately, in my line of work--licensed drug dealer--we will need to fax or call the md back to "clarify."
--the guy who is holding patients' meds hostage until they pay their ransom--
"During his first year, everyone thought the Stork was brain damaged."
"I think she has a stork"?
Even if it was "I think she has a stroke"... the statement does not make sense. "is having"? "has had"?
C.- Not that uncommon. Most of these notes are scribbled in a hurry, and are full of errors. I suspect mine look the same way, and are likely on somebody else's blog.
Unrelated to this post, but I happened to read the warning on the side of a Wii yesterday that said if you have epilepsy or seizure disorders to contact your doctor before playing. Made me wonder if any of your patients actually consult you before getting their game on? (I'm guessing not, because that seems silly enough that it might actually make it onto the blog?)
Lol about the stork. Wonder if she also takes "peanutbutterballs"???
What, you mean you wouldn't put your own notes on your own blog? ;)
Although I wonder... "has a stork"... is that a way to call someone a 'birdbrain'? ;)
(Friday afternoon... I think my brain flew the coop too! ;) )
Maybe the patient was named Stork, a common name in Sweden.
Little Calf Creamery. Delicious homemade ice cream and food in Thousand Oaks!


text:
Brown TPU fussbetts
Code: 7X1148A3YOF1425
Sandals with high strap. The polyurethane footbed is lightweight and extremely flexible. Leather welt and rubber anti-slip sole. Made of brown TPU with FENDI written in relief and with the FF motif all over. The special hydrographic technique used makes each model unique.
Made in Italy
- Product Code:7X1148A3YOF1425
- Composition:100% thermoplastic polyurethane
- Free standard shipping on all orders
- Express shipping in 2-3 business days
- Free returns within 14 days
More details
May we help?
Our Customer Care is at your disposal for any information or assistance you may require. Call us at +39 0633450130 or send us an email.
We're available Monday to Friday, 10am to 7pm CET.
Buy online
Enjoy shopping online when and where you want, and have your order delivered at a personal address or pick it up at one of our stores.
You can also place your order by phone with our Customer Care.
Shipping and Returns
We offer free Standard shipping on all orders. The parcel will be delivered in 4 to 6 working days. Express shipping is available if you want to receive your order in 2 to 3 working days.
Returns are always free and can be requested within 14 days from delivery. Please note it is not possible to return personalised items..
Find in store
You can check if this item is available in a boutique near you, or visit our Store Locator for our full list of retail stores.


text:
Back to Select settings
Activate or deactivate data roaming
You can avoid data traffic when abroad by deactivating data roaming. No connection to the Internet via the mobile network can then be established. You can still use WLAN even though data roaming is deactivated.
1. Find "Mobile networks"
Press the menu icon.
Press Settings.
Press Wireless & networks.
Press Mobile networks.
2. Activate or deactivate data roaming
Press Data roaming to activate or deactivate data roaming.
If you activate data roaming:
Press Yes to confirm.
Press Yes to confirm.
When the box next to the menu item is ticked (V), data roaming is activated.
3. Return to the Home screen
Press the Home key to end the session and return to the Home screen.


text:
Interactive Workshop Course
Date:August 1st & 2nd 2020
Location:Boston , MA
The Workshop Course is an effective component of test preparation, designed specifically for students who prefer a hands-on, learn by doing approach. Our expert instructors guide students through the 2-day, weekend seminar, providing the knowledge and technical skills necessary to pass the certification exam. The workshop complements the comprehensive home-study component to provide optimal certification exam readiness.
* Registration for this Workshop is no longer available.
|Personal Trainer
|July 11th & 12th 2020
|New York , NY
|Not available
|Personal Trainer
|July 11th & 12th 2020
|Boca Raton, FL
|Not available
|Personal Trainer
|July 25th & 26th 2020
|Dallas, TX
|Not available
|Personal Trainer
|July 25th & 26th 2020
|College Park, MD
|Not available
|Personal Trainer
|August 1st & 2nd 2020
|Boston , MA
|Not available
|Personal Trainer
|November 7th & 8th 2020
|Elyria, OH
- Benefits
- Package
- Upgrade
Key Program Benefits:
- Content specific instruction for optimal exam preparation
- Hands-on learning - students perform evaluation and training techniques
- Expert instructors guide your learning and answer all your questions
- Interactive participation creates a fun learning environment
- All digital materials make studying flexible and easy
Package Contents
- Personal Training Textbook 2nd Edition(Digital)
- Workshop Reference Guide
- Instructional Videos
- Lesson Notes
- Questions and Answers
- Review Quizzes
- Instructor Support
- 2-days of workshop instruction (16 hours)
- Membership (One Year)
Interactive Workshop Course has been added to your basket.
What would you like to do next?


text:
The designated operator of Antigua and Barbuda, the General Post Office, asks us to inform other Union member countries and their designated operators that postal staff at the General Post Office have been on strike since 2 January 2019.
The General Post Office requests that all mail for Antigua and Barbuda be held back until further notice, as mail cannot currently be processed.
The General Post Office thanks all Union member countries and their designated operators for their understanding. It will inform them via EmIS once the situation has returned to normal.


text:
Hi all, please hold the dates Feb. 23-25, 2018 for a planned L1 avalanche course (classroom and field sessions) at Pajarito Mtn, NM, open to both ski patrollers and members of the public. This course will be taught by National Ski Patrol avalanche instructors and will conform to the standards of the American Avalanche Association. Please check this forum again over the next few weeks for more information and instructions on how to enroll.
Edit (11/25/17): please scroll down to see recently posted enrollment instructions.


text:
The mens C-string invisible thong underwear is designed to minimal coverage and provides you more freedom movement. This men's C-string thong will not only charm your partner, but also it will bring intrigue and fantasy into the bedroom. Complete your wardrobe collection with the sexy and stylish mens thong. Get the sexy mens thong and give a surprise to your partner!
- Type: C-string for men
- Featured with heart-shaped frame at the front and silvery stripes decorated design
- Be made of high quality materials, breathable and comfortable
- No side straps, simply slides into place
- Color: Black
- Size: Free
- Material: Spandex + Polyester + Cotton
Package Includes:
- 1 x C-string
Note: Due to health regulations, we regret to inform you that we cannot accept returns on intimate apparel. Only defective product will be offered exchange or store credit. Please be reminded that due to lighting effects and monitor's brightness/contrast settings etc, the color tone of the website's photo and the actual item could be slightly different.


text:
Discover for free which first names would suit you or your baby !
Meaning of name Catherine
Etymology : French form of KATHERINE, and also a common English variant.
Saint :
Origin : French
Rate this first name :
Gender : girl
Country :
Numbers :
Meaning of those numbers?
Share this page :
Who is she?
She is emotional, first and foremost: 2 and 9 are emotional numbers by excellence. Influenced by the Moon, Catherine is often also born under the astrological sign of Cancer, for which the main characteristics are: imagination, receptivity, and often impressive intuitive abilities. She is also probably more than a little fond of magic, mystery and fairy-tales. She can be impulsive, capricious, quick-tempered and impatient: it could take her years to learn that it is perhaps best to think before she speaks! Furthermore, she can be over-eager due to her passionate nature, tends to want to put the cart before the horse and doesn´t always see things through to their completion. She is a free spirit, a little eccentric and may lack organization skills. As she matures she will learn how to assert herself and could even be tyrannical at times. As a child, she needs company, security, attention as well as plenty of love and affection. She is likely to be fond of stories and fascinated by legends. Catherine ´s parents should be firm and impose a certain amount of discipline - and this from a very young age - to avoid childish behavior and empower her to become an independent young woman. Indeed, with such an endearing personality, one must be very careful not to fall for her charm and chatter.
What does she like?
Above all, she enjoys the company of others: she is a sociable extrovert, but also a hopeless romantic who dreams of the day Prince Charming will finally come and rescue her. However, sensitive and easily hurt, she might miss him if she stays locked in her ivory tower for too long. Make no mistake: if she seems distant and aloof, it´s really because of her intense shyness. She is extremely feminine: love, romance and motherhood are her priorities in life, and she needs tenderness as much as she needs oxygen. She has a profound understanding of what friendship is all about and enjoys cooperating with others as part of a group, as long as the task is stimulating, mind you, because boredom makes her lazy. She´s an intimist, narcissistic and a little egocentric who loves to spill her heart out to someone she trusts. She is also very sensory and is quite the gourmand who is not indifferent to good home cooking... and if you ask her very nicely, she might just cook you up a treat!
Get your free Personality test card now !!
What does she do?
A formal education may not necessarily be her first choice, unless she has a strong motivation to do so. All the same, she is in possession of an excellent memory, has an innate psychological understanding and is therefore shrewd and highly critical. She could be attracted to the social sciences (psychology, sociology, child care or education...), especially if she was born on the 2nd, 11th, 20th or 29th of the month. Otherwise, she could be tempted by a career in broadcasting, travel, art, the public and social sector or even parapsychology, especially if her birthday is a 9th, 18th or 27th. If she prefers not to take on too much responsibility she could enjoy a career as an assistant, a secretary for example, or a housewife.
Discover others girls first names : Cabiria Cäcilia Cäcilie
*To note: :
It sometimes happens that two different first names have the same meaning. This has nothing surprising: both first names have the same figures of numerology. It is as in astrology: two persons belonging to the same sign present the same characteristic...
Names compatibility
Test the compatibility of your names to know if your love relation is lucky to succeed. Friendship, love or passion?
Discover fast what waits for you...
Verify now if your names are compatible!
The last comments about "Catherine "
|Interestingly very accurate!
|sooooooooooooo wrong
|Yikes. Eerily on point!
|Neither I promise you. She used to live on the estate I live in. Port Clarence.
|Can't tell if trolling or just gone through a bad break-up with Catherine.
Post your comment
Your Name Horoscope !
Thanks to the numerology, we propose you daily a horoscope personalized for your first name. Love, money , Shape: discover what waits for you for today. In Bonus every day find your daily lucky figure .. Horoscope of the first names
Love :Couples: It's time to settle your differences Catherine . May the best man or woman win. Singles: A change of look could help you feel good in the skin you're in which could be handy if bump into someone special.
Money :You are about to reap the rewards of all your efforts. Enjoy.
Health:You need a holiday Catherine , you're completely exhausted!
Your Lucky number : 12


text:
Over the years, McGeorge has positioned itself as a leader in legal education. Our success is due to our community of generous donors. With your support, we have been able to attract excellent students, to build a superior faculty, to provide a variety of special programs, and to maintain state-of-the-art facilities. Every gift has a positive impact on our students, and every student, as a practice-ready graduate, has the potential to have an equally positive and lasting impact in their communities. On behalf of the entire campus community, thank you for your support!
In addition to the personal satisfaction you gain by giving, you can earn recognition for your gift in a variety of ways:
Dean's Council
The Dean's Council provides recognition for your significant financial commitment to McGeorge. Your gift can be designated to any fund or program to be recognized. Your commitment at this level enables the law school to move beyond the ordinary, and to support and fund activities that make the campus and the legal learning experience exceptional.
- Contact the Advancement team to find out how you can become a leader in giving at McGeorge.
Named Funds
Many McGeorge scholarships and programs have been established through the generosity of our alumni and friends. Creating a named fund gives donors the opportunity to leave a lasting legacy on campus, demonstrating their commitment to particular area of study, or memorializing a loved one. Current named funds include:
- Academic Enrichment Fund
- Addalou Davis Loan Repayment Assistance Program
- Ahmanson Foundation Endowed Scholarship
- Albert & Mae Lee Memorial Scholarship
- Albert Frederick Zangerle Memorial Scholarship
- Alumni Association Amicus Lex Scholarship
- Alumni Endowed Scholarship Fund
- Amy Olson Memorial Scholarship Fund
- Anna Rose Fischer Endowed Memorial Scholarship
- Annie M. Rogaski Endowed Scholarship for Women in Science and Law
- Anthony M. Kennedy Constitutional Law Scholarship
- Archie Hefner Memorial Fund
- Asian-American Alumni Association Endowed Scholarship
- B. Abbott Goldberg Memorial Scholarship
- Bales Family Endowment at McGeorge
- Benjamin D. & Verdele R. Frantz Scholarship
- Brian L. Hintz Memorial Scholarship
- Business and Community Development Clinic Endowment
- Capitol City Trial Lawyers Association Trial Advocacy Award
- Carol J. Miller Memorial Scholarship
- Carpenters Local Union #586 Endowed Scholarship
- Charles D. Driscoll Labor Award
- Daniel D. Richard Endowment
- Darling Foundation Fund
- David C. Rust Memorial Scholarship
- Dean Elizabeth Rindskopf Parker Endowment for the Furtherance of Public Interest Law
- Dean Gerald Caplan Endowed Scholarship
- Diana P. Scott Prizes for the Four Finalists of the McGeorge School of Law Appellate Advocacy Competition
- E.M. Manning Endowed Memorial Scholarship for Single Parents
- Edmund and Zize Coyne Scholarship
- Edwina V. Pfund Scholarship
- Emil Schnellbacher Memorial Scholarship
- Frank & Joann LaBella Scholarship
- Gary V. Schaber Memorial Scholarship
- Gordon D. Schaber Endowed Chair in Health Law
- Gordon D. Schaber Law Library Gifts
- Hawaii Endowed Scholarship
- Hayne and Susan Moyer Scholarship in Honor of Clarence S. Brown
- Health & Aging Institute
- Health & Elder Law Fellowship
- Hiroshima, Jacobs, Roth & Lewis Scholarship
- Hon. William K. Morgan Endowed Scholarship
- International Programs Fund: Young Lawyers
- James and Dorothy Adams Endowed Memorial Scholarship
- Jeffrey K. Poilé Memorial Civil Rights Scholarship
- Jerome J. Curtis, Jr. Endowed Memorial Scholarship
- John A. McCarthy Foundation Scholarship
- John P. Morris Memorial Scholarship
- John Sprankling Faculty Scholarship
- John Stauffer Memorial Fellowships in Legal Research
- John Stauffer Memorial Fellowships in Public Interest Law
- Judge Elvin F. & Pauline C. Sheehy Scholarship
- Judge Loren Dahl Endowed Award
- Kamal Ramsey Sadek Memorial Scholarship
- Ken & Bonnie Kwong Scholarship
- Kierney Family Endowed Scholarship
- Latino Law Students Association Scholarship
- Legal Education Fund
- LLM Programs Endowed Scholarship
- Lou Ashe Memorial Fund
- Madeline McDonald Memorial Scholarship
- Marc and Mona Roberts Labor Law Scholarship
- Martin & Doris Gross Memorial Scholarship
- McGeorge Fund
- McGeorge General Scholarships
- Mr. and Mrs. William D. James Foundation Scholarship
Nevada Endowed Scholarship Fund
- O. Robert Simons Memorial Book Award
- Philomena Scalora Memorial Scholarship
- Professor Claude D. Rohwer Vietnam Endowed Scholarship
- R.T. Stratton Memorial Book Award
- Raymond Burr Memorial Scholarship
- Raymond H. Biele, II Endowed Memorial Scholarship
- Robert N. and Doris D. Stark Endowed Scholarship
- Robert, Aimee & Rosalie Asher Scholarship
- Ruth J. Squire Memorial Scholarship
- Sacramento Bee Legal Scholars Program
- Sacramento Estate Planning Council Endowed Scholarship
- Sam Gordon Endowment Fund
- Slater International Water Law Award
- Slater Water Law Award
- Stanley B. Fowler Memorial Scholarship
- Susan J. Samans Memorial Scholarship
- Telfeyan Evangelical Fund Scholarship
- The Honorable Arthur G. Scotland Judicial Award
- The Honorable Darrel W. Lewis Scholarship
- Tom McNally Memorial Book Award
- Tracy G. Helms Memorial Fund
- Valedictorian Medal Fund
- Walter F. Alexander, III Endowed Memorial Scholarship
- William Russell Knudson Scholarship for Leadership in Law
- Women's Caucus Scholarship
Contact the Advancement team to find out how you can establish a named fund.
Office of Advancement
Email | 916.739.7300


text:
"That one yelled at me for days," she said Sunday, gesturing at one of her paintings on display in Prospect Heights. "I ended the argument with a little blue. It calmed things down a bit."
The 33-year-old from Clinton Hill isn't just getting an earful from her works—she's also inspiring interaction among people in the community, a prime example being her mural outside the Fort Greene coffee shop Tillie's of Brooklyn. Last year she completed the mural—a circular, multicolored map representing the area and surrounding neighborhoods—with the help of a diverse array of paintbrush-wielding volunteers. The project also included opportunities for locals to drop by and paint dots on the map to represent their homes.
"I wanted to create a space where the old and the new residents could come together and celebrate that this is their home," Balk said.
Abstract cartography has become something of a calling card for Balk. Prior to the Tillie's mural, she'd worked with students to create map murals at several Brooklyn public schools.
"I just think it's such a perfect image," she said. "When people talk about where they live, they're letting their guard down, and it's a really good way for people to communicate and start telling stories about where they live and to get connected to each other. That's really what the murals are all about."
In a way, her creations are a far cry from the work she did as a graduate student at the Pratt Institute—interactive art installations composed of found objects. However, she notes that the spirit behind her early work, using art as "a tool for interaction," remains intact.
On Saturday Balk helped students and volunteers create a multi-orbed street painting outside P.S. 67 that was loosely based on the surrounding geography. Currently, she's finishing up a community mural at M.S. 136 in Sunset Park. A public dedication event, to feature spoken word performances by students, is scheduled for June 18.


text:
On Childhood Obesity and Genetics – It's All in The Family!
Today at noon First Lady Michelle Obama unveils a new Nationwide Initiative on Childhood Obesity. About 1/3 of our children are overweight, 1 in 5 are obese. In some states, the numbers are nearing 50%. These numbers go up as people age. Currently 60% of adults in our nation are overweight and 30% are obese.
Clearly this is a progressive condition. It's getting worse. We're getting worse. More people are getting fatter and sicker as they get older. The prevalence of obesity has risen 3000% in the last couple of generations. That is NOT an explosion of genetic illness.
It is convenient and absolving of responsibility to think that our DNA is causing obesity. While there are genetic obesity syndromes, they are rare – estimated at 1 in 7000 obese people. These syndromes present very early in childhood and are often accompanied by other developmental conditions. That means that 6999 out of every 7000 obese persons have to find another reason for their overweight besides their genes!
The genetics of obesity is how your body distributes fat, and what shape you are. Apple vs pear is genetic. Gaining weight as a result of eating too much is not.
Still, for those of you who insist on genetics as a cause of your obesity, you're right. Sort of.
Most of the genetics of obesity involves on-off switches that regulate metabolism, inflammation, energy. Low quality foods, nutritional deficiencies, artificial additives and preservatives can flip the gain-weight or the do-not-lose or even the burn-calories-slower switch. If you are obese and dieting, it may not be your imagination that you are not eating much and still not losing weight.
Obesity IS generational and familial and cultural. We become overweight because we are served certain foods in an environment that encourages us to eat. It might be low quality food, or it might be the highest calorie home cooking of our dreams. We overeat because we attach meaning and emotion to our food, whether it's the SuperBowl, Christmas or a funeral. Quickly we learn to use food to regulate our emotions, our energy, our happiness on a daily basis.
What about exercise? You need it! Your body is designed to move, and without movement, you become ill. It gets better though. When you combine healthier foods with movement, those on/off gene switches go back to where they are supposed to be, and your body weight begins to readjust. It doesn't take starvation and boot camp and pain. It may just take a few less preservatives, a little more home cooking, and a walk after dinner. And a good nights sleep.
So what do you do for you and your children and your family? Here's the good news.
If you come from a family that has always used food as a measure of the joy and sadness of life, try music instead. Use food for fuel, not emotional fullfillment. Use love as comfort, not ice cream. Use movement to blow off steam, not potato chips. Use prayer and meditation to find your bliss, not cookies. Use your family as your support, not your frustration. In the end, all we have is each other. With or without the meal.
Now you can live with that, can't you?


text:
Plants and Performance-DNA sequencing and the emerging science of metabolomics provide new solutions to old problems....
Gastrointestinal, muscular, respiratory, soreness and lack of energy are costly, try a new approach in 2016.
Safe for Competition
The Superfix product range is the result of bang uptodate scientific technology. Racehorse trainers demand results as do our many other customers, who trust the fact that any product that works on a racehorse will definately work on their own!
To achieve rapid and visible results requires;-
In depth knowledge of the problems competing horses have
High quality and 100% and fast acting compounds.
16% of the top trainers in the world use our products because they make a difference and enable a horse to work to potential, avoiding long periods of time out of work due to injury or the inability to train.
Superfix clients trust us to manufacture supplements that do not contravene the regulations and affiliations of the major governing bodies of horse racing and international competitions. This requires a very special committment to quality and a thorough knowledge of the biochemical make up of all of our products. Many of the plant compounds used in equine supplements are similar to the molecules of banned substances meaning a failed positive is possible unless the manufacturer is trained in pharmacognosy and has up to date trained staff aware of the molecular make up of those items on the prohibited or controlled list.


text:
From our "no kidding" file, we bring you the following.
In a release, the NCAA has requested the lawsuit filed by the estate of Joe Paterno and others in late May be dismissed "due to a lack of legal standing, a failure to add necessary defendants, and various significant legal deficiencies." The request comes a year to the day after NCAA president Mark Emmert was given unprecedented authority to levy numerous sanctions against Penn State in the aftermath of the Jerry Sandusky scandal and the Freeh Report which followed.
You can read more of the NCAA's request HERE.
The Paterno family's lawsuit claims, among other things, that Emmert and the NCAA essentially forced Penn State's hand into signing a consent decree for sanctioning based on the Freeh Report. By doing so, the plaintiffs believe the NCAA failed to follow its own rules. The Association, as one would expect, objects to that line of thought.
"Penn State leaders determined the consent decree was the best course for the university and its community to put the devastating Sandusky affair behind them," Donald Remy, the NCAA's Chief Legal Officer, writes."Those who continue to challenge Penn State's right to make that decision only prolong the pain and delay the recovery."
A judge already dismissed a case filed by Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett which asked for the NCAA sanctions to be overturned. While the Paterno family suit seeks some similar results, it's nearly impossible to tell if it will wind up with the same fate as Corbett's suit.


text:
Mon - Fri 8am - 7pm
Sat 9am - 5pm
See before you buy
Order before 12pm
Orders over £599
Subject to credit approval
Visit our help section
Within Europe
Parquet as engineered or solid wood blocks is not always ideal. It can be expensive, difficult to clean, or simply not provide enough options for your taste. This is where laminate parquet comes to the rescue. At a much more affordable price and not much difference in appearance, laminate parquet can help provide that elegant and timeless look in your home. The possibilities are endless with these floors, and we would recommend them to any homeowner who wishes to have control over the dimensions and atmosphere of a room.
Parquet patterns, such as herringbone, chevron and versailles, help add flow to a room and make a space appear larger or wider. These effects are useful if you are not pleased with the dimensions of your home, or wish to accentuate pieces of furniture or doorways. The versatile patterns also give you plenty of styles to choose from, meaning there is something for every home.
Due to the photographic image layer, laminate flooring can replicate wood, stone or tile effects easily. In the case of parquet, it is not uncommon to find plenty of beautiful oak, merbau, walnut and acacia options that are often not available or are too costly in real wood versions. As you can see from our options below, it is also much easier for manufacturers to provide mixed options to help create modern, artistic or monochrome themes as you desire, giving something to cater for even the most unusual tastes.
Practically, laminate parquet is superior to the wood varieties as it is much more water resistant. Under any changes in temperature and humidity or with the introduction of moisture, wood would shrink and warp, whereas laminate withstands such conditions. That being said, if planks are not tightly laid or water is left to seep into the cracks (i.e. spillages have not been cleaned up right away), then the non-waterproof core will be effected, shortening its lifespan. This should not be a problem however unless you are laying the flooring in a bathroom however, which we would not recommend for any parquet except vinyl.
Although laminate doesn't last as long as wood parquet, this is not important if you are only looking an approximate 20-25 year flooring solution. Any damage will in fact be less costly to replace, and if you are still moving up the property ladder, laminate may be perfect to provide comfort and a homely feel without investing more than necessary.
1 to 24
of 46
Parador Trendtime 8 Oak Versailles Natural Satin Finish Laminate Flooring - 1474076
Lifestyle Camden 8mm 4V Herringbone Grey Laminate Flooring
Lifestyle Camden 8mm 4V Wriggle Petrol Laminate Flooring
Lifestyle Camden 8mm 4V Herringbone Light Laminate Flooring
Lifestyle Camden 8mm 4V Wriggle Monochrome Laminate Flooring
Lifestyle Camden 8mm 4V Wriggle Blush Laminate Flooring
Nest 8mm Pale Oak Herringbone Laminate Flooring
Nest 8mm Penny Oak Herringbone Laminate Flooring
Nest 8mm Warm Chocolate Oak Herringbone Laminate Flooring
Nest 8mm Light Golden Oak Herringbone Laminate Flooring
Kaindl 8mm Natural Touch Fishbone Oak Fortress Alnwig Laminate Flooring - K4438 RH
Kaindl 8mm Natural Touch Fishbone Oak Fortress Ashford Laminate Flooring - K4379 RH
Kaindl 8mm Natural Touch Fishbone Oak Fortress Rochesta Laminate Flooring - K4378
Balterio Xpressions Mixed Laminate Flooring - 64096
Balterio Xpressions Domino Laminate Flooring - 64098
Balterio Xpressions Piano Laminate Flooring - 64099
Balterio Xpressions Milkshake Laminate Flooring - 64100
Egger Kingsize 8mm Light Rillington Oak Laminate Flooring - EPL011
Egger Kingsize 8mm Dark Rillington Oak Laminate Flooring - EPL012
Egger Kingsize 8mm Dark Ripon Oak Laminate Flooring - EPL013
Egger Kingsize 8mm White Clifton Oak Laminate Flooring - EPL057
Egger Kingsize 8mm Natural Clifton Oak Laminate Flooring - EPL058
Lifestyle Love Aqua Brook 8mm Water Resistant Laminate Flooring
Lifestyle Love Aqua Coast 8mm Water Resistant Laminate Flooring
Copyright © 2020 Luxury Flooring & Furnishings - All rights reserved.


text:
Sold Out
This is small front rack fits most bikes with canti brakes. It's perfect for a handlebar bag, featuring an integrated decaleur. The "backstop" accepts either a U-shaped plug, or a VO decaleur bag mount (both pieces are included). The advantage to this system is your rack-decaleur combination is more solid, lighter, and less likely to rattle. Integration is the Holy Grail of constucteur bikes, and we feel that these racks a big step in that direction.
They are made from polished tubular stainless steel, and they have eyelets for lights and a fender mount. The weight is about 250gm.
Most traditional-style medium size bags work perfectly with this rack (any bag around 20cm tall), but very tall or short bags may not.
Special double-ended canti-mounting bolts are included. (Mounting a rack to to Paul Component canti brakes requires the Paul Components rack bolts and spacers.)
Note: We've set the arm angle to fit the majority of bikes, but some frames with unusually large tire clearance may require bending the mounting arms down a little.


text:
A nation of immigrants that doesn't like immigrants
Ruben Navarrette Jr. says that without racism and xenophobia, there would be no debate on reform to give millions legal status.
Journalist-turned-activist Jose Antonio Vargas recently said that "racism and xenophobia have no place in the debate on immigration reform, period."
No place? Racism and xenophobia have a permanent place in the immigration debate.
As I learned from nearly 25 years of writing about the subject, without racism and xenophobia, there would be no debate.
Of all the anxiety and animosity experienced by Americans over immigration, 10 percent is about concerns over border security, 10 percent about fear of immigrants committing crimes, 10 percent about anger that they use public benefits, 10 percent about the worry that they won't assimilate and 10 percent about changing demographics. The other 50 percent is about racism and xenophobia.
Why mince words? Americans almost always look down on immigrants.
That's how it was when Benjamin Franklin, an Englishman, shook his fist at the German immigrants of the mid-18th century, declaring they "will never adopt our language or customs, any more than they can acquire our complexion." And when it was said on the West Coast in the mid-19th century that Chinese immigrants were not "assimilable." And when Sen. Henry Cabot Lodge of Massachusetts warned, in 1905, that immigrants (read: the Irish) were "diminishing the quality of our citizenship." And when Italian immigrants in the early 1900s were criticized for allegedly being uneducated and dirty and - no kidding - smelling of garlic. And when, in a 1938 public opinion survey, approximately 60 percent of respondents said they held a low opinion of Jewish immigrants, labeling them "greedy," "dishonest."
Today, the target is often Latino immigrants who - according to white supremacist websites masquerading as intellectual watering holes - diabolically pull off the magic trick of taking jobs from Americans while also staying home and collecting welfare. They want to become U.S. citizens and have a voice in the political system. That's a problem for the supremacists. But they also want nothing to do with citizenship and that's a problem, too. Latino immigrants can do just about anything - from raising our kids to washing windows on skyscrapers - but, still, as far as many Americans are concerned, they can't do anything right.
We're a nation of immigrants that has never liked immigrants. Our national motto isn't really "E pluribus unum." It's more like, "There goes the neighborhood."
Still, you would think that a researcher holding a doctorate from Harvard would be smart enough to camouflage his racism and xenophobia.
This was not the case with Jason Richwine, who until recently was a senior policy analyst at the conservative Heritage Foundation. With the intent of torpedoing a bipartisan Senate immigration reform bill that would confer legal status onto millions of immigrants, Richwine co-authored a debunked study that said the legislation would cost taxpayers roughly $6.3 trillion over 50 years.
There was no mention of what would surely be the offsetting of trillions of dollars generated, over the same time period, in new taxes from both immigrants and the businesses that employ them - as well as the expansion, increased productivity and additional hires of those businesses due to the availability of immigrant labor.
What got Richwine in hot water was the revelation that, in his 2009 Harvard dissertation, he argued that Hispanics were less intelligent than whites. He didn't just claim that Hispanic immigrants were intellectually inferior to white Americans. He went after their descendants. He wrote: "Immigrants living in the U.S. today do not have the same level of cognitive ability as natives. No one knows whether Hispanics will ever reach IQ parity with whites, but the prediction that new Hispanic immigrants will have low-IQ children and grandchildren is difficult to argue against."
Shortly after Richwine's thesis came to light, he resigned his position. And what about that dissertation? In recognition of its brilliance, my alma mater - the John F. Kennedy School of Government - awarded Richwine a Ph.D. But don't worry. According to a statement from Kennedy School Dean David Ellwood, these racist rants were reviewed by a "committee of scholars."
Cambridge, we have a problem. America, you too. Navarrette's email address is firstname.lastname@example.com.


text:
General Surgery – Professional Education
Penn State College of Medicine and Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center are committed to establishing and maintaining high-quality Graduate Medical Education training programs.
Contact us
To learn more about educational programs in General Surgery, call
Our institution provides the diverse patient population, dedicated faculty, excellent clinical and basic science departments, and nationally recognized research programs required to create an environment optimal for learning and for the development of future leaders in the art and science of medicine.
Learn more about the General Surgery Residency program listed below.
Residencies and Fellowships
Find more information about all of our residency and fellowship programs.
General Surgery Residency
The General Surgery Residency at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center is a five-year, ACGME-accredited program that admits five residents per year.
Surgery Clerkships
The Department of Surgery offers both third-year clerkships as well as fourth-year electives and acting internships. Elective information can be found at the bottom of this page.


text:
Blondies are often called brownies without chocolate which I find silly; blondies are a dessert with their own unique deliciousness and personality.
Whereas brownies depend on chocolate for their flavor, for blondies it's all about the brown sugar, giving the blondies their distinctive molasses flavor.
Chewy, rich, and flavorful blondies, when made right, are an indulgent dessert that are hard to resist.
This is my "go-to" dessert recipe since it only takes about 5 minutes to make and then throw in the oven. I can't count how many times I dashed this together so that last second company could arrive to a freshly baked treat.
Plus, it only makes a small batch, so you don't have to worry about being tempted by dozens of tasty treats lying in wait for you.
Since brown sugar is the critical flavor here, I suggest using dark brown sugar. While butterscotch chips or walnuts are commonly mixed in, chocolate chips are equally good. And of course, blondies should always be served with a glass of milk.
- 1/2 cup (1 stick, 112 g) of butter, melted
- 1 cup (220 g) of tightly packed dark brown sugar
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/8 teaspoon of baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- 1 cup (128 g) of all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup (60 g) of butterscotch chips (chopped walnuts and chocolate chips are equally tasty)
1 Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly butter and flour an 8X8-inch pan (20 cm x 20 cm). Whisk together the melted butter and sugar in a bowl.
2 Add the egg and vanilla extract and whisk.
3 Add the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt, mix it all together. Add the butterscotch chips or other mix-ins.
4 Pour into the pan and spread evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a tester inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow to cool. Cut into squares or rectangles and serve.


text:
Iastra Campaign Structure and Ad Types
Iastra ad campaigns are structured into three levels: the campaign, ad set, and ad. The cration of your ad campaign begins with setting the objective of your campaign, then goes into deciding whom to target your ad to and what pricing to set, and finishes with the creative aspects of choosing images, writing copy, and selecting ad placements.
Promoted Post
A Promoted Post a post created specifically as an ad that you pay to promote to Social Media users. It will show up in users' news feeds like a normal post but not on your Facebook business page and will have "Sponsored by" displayed under the name of your business page.
Boosted Post
A Boosted Post is an organic post on your Facebook business page that you put money behind, and Iastra will deliver your post to a wider audience same as a Promoted Post. When compared to Promoted Posts, Boosted Posts have more of a focus on reaching your existing fans and increasing engagement on your Facebook page's posts to make it seem like the engagement is organic, though they can also be served to people who don't already like your page. For more information on how to :
With social media advertising, you're still providing people the same great value that you normally would on your other channels, like organic, social, and email—you're just putting some money behind your promotions to show your content to people who you think would benefit from it driving traffic into your business online and offline.
Ad Types For paid advertising with Iastra, you have your choice between several different options:
When deciding between the options, think of what your goal is. Do you want people to view a blog post or visit a webpage? Promoted Posts are your best bet. Do you want to increase brand awareness by getting people to follow your account? Go with the Promoted Account option. Since generally companies use a combination of ads going at the same time rotating through all the networks simultaneously, Ads to get people to visit a certain webpage, Promoted Posts typically are the way to go.
Promoted Posts A Promoted Posts can either be a Posts that your account has already created before and which you can pay to promote to a wider audience (similar to a Boosted Post on Facebook), or it's a Tweet designed specifically as an ad that will appear in users' timelines and search results but not your own Twitter account (like a Promoted Post on Facebook). The former option can help increase engagement on your Twitter handle, and the engagement will appear to be organic.
Promoted Account By choosing the Promoted Account option a link to promote your account, rather than a Tweet to promote a separate URL, will show up in users' timelines. You have 140 characters to make your account seem awesome and worth following, so make every character count.
Apps or Videos The other two options are app installs or engagements as well as video views. The former is a good choice for mobile advertising if you have an app that you would like to promote
For more information on:
We offer tailor made advertising packages for any budget to give you maximum results. For a More Detailed Information Media Kit, Simply Complete the Form Below and we will contact you within 24 hours:
Become an Event Sponsor:
Event Sponsorship Information
Check Out The Media Buyers Shop For More Info
Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *
2015 Powered By Iastra Broadcasting All Rights Reserved
Iastra Digital Entertainment Association (I.D.E.A.) Dismiss


text:
A viable alternative to conventional radiator style heating systems is under floor heating. A typical solution consists of small bore pipes, laid in the concrete slab under the floor's surface. The solution is typically fed by a condensing boiler or district heating.
Heating buildings in this way provides a consistent, even heat release from floor level. It provides comfort underfoot and pleasant temperatures. As the pipes are hidden, there are no unsightly radiators. It also uses a lower water temperature to maintain the same room temperature level as radiator systems.
For the sake of comfort, the floor's surface temperature should ideally lie between 25-32°C. This is a relatively low flow temperature. The obtainable temperature difference will therefore lie between 10-15°C, which is lower than within radiator systems. Floor heating systems thus use a smaller water flow to achieve the same temperature results.
Because condensing boilers work more efficiently at lower temperatures, pairing an under floor heating system can reduce heating costs. A condensing boiler runs in the more cost-efficient condensing mode at lower temperatures, which saves money. Under floor heating is also well-suited for usage with solar heating and heat pumps.


text:
Kare Kano Episodes
Kareshi Kanojo no Jijou
His and Her Circumstances
Kare Kano
Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance, School Life, Shoujo, Slice of Life
Episodes: 26 Episodes
Status: Finished
Airing Date: Oct 02, 1998
Yukino Miyazawa is really, really vain, and loves to hear people praise her. She's always been the best at everything, and always tries to look perfect. But when Yukino goes to high school, she's finally upstaged--by Souichiro Arima, who scores better on the entrance exams and instantly snatches the attention of the class. By accident, Arima finds out that Yukino is just pretending, and this starts off a series of events that lead to Yukino and Arima falling in love. They then have to cope with a lot of obstacles in their relationship.
Yukino Miyazawa, the Queen of Vanity, is the 'perfect student' - smart, pretty, athletic and has an overall nice personality. What everyone in her school didn't know was that behind the perfect facade lies a different person. She is always the best in anything - but an obstacle comes her way. The obstacle's name is Souichirou Arima. Souichirou Arima is chosen as the representative of the freshmen, not Miyazawa. Thus, she strives hard to defeat him in all aspects. But a day comes when her most-hated enemy comes to find out her secret. From treating Arima as an enemy, friendship blossoms. Soon love comes. Kare Kano is a story that revolves all around the pangs and beauty of first love
- Episode 26 Sub
- Episode 25 Sub
- Episode 24 Sub
- Episode 23 Sub
- Episode 22 Sub
- Episode 21 Sub
- Episode 20 Sub
- Episode 19 Sub
- Episode 18 Sub
- Episode 17 Sub
- Episode 16 Sub
- Episode 15 Sub
- Episode 14 Sub
- Episode 13 Sub
- Episode 12 Sub
- Episode 11 Sub
- Episode 10 Sub
- Episode 9 Sub
- Episode 8 Sub
- Episode 7 Sub
- Episode 6 Sub
- Episode 5 Sub
- Episode 4 Sub
- Episode 3 Sub


text:
Toowoomba's Empire Theatre is a heritage listed art-deco venue that provides a wide variety of performing arts for every taste. The Empire is Australia's largest regional performing arts complex and stages world class shows from leading national and international performers as well as showcasing a wealth of local talent.
Whether it is popular music, ballet, comedy or any live performance, the lavish art-deco styling of the venue combined with its state of the art technology makes for a magical and memorable experience. The Empire Theatre also offers historical tours and attracts many visitors each year. The complex is also a popular choice for conferences and events, including weddings, offering a unique experience to guests.
Note: Information on listed products and services are provided by the operator and were correct at the time of publishing. Rates are indicative based on the minimum and maximum available prices of products and services. Please visit the operator's website for further information. All prices quoted are in Australian dollars (AUD).


text: Even the good old Lonely Planet (GT Rider mention below) is changing to keep up with the modern digital age.. https://www.gt-rider.com/website-news/lonely-planet-thailand-new-edition.htm Link to story below http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-07-22/lonely-planet-denies-end-is-near-for-iconic-travel-guides/4836478 by Nina Tietzel Updated 1 hour 21 minutes ago PHOTO: Lonely Planet books are the go-to travel guide for many travellers. (Laurent Fievet: AFP) MAP: Australia After announcing a series of job cuts, Lonely Planet has denied its iconic blue-spined travel guides may soon go the way of cassettes and video tapes. The world's largest travel publisher last week announced "a series of changes to its operations in response to a challenging external environment and to position the company for continued success". Lonely Planet's chief operating officer Daniel Houghton told the ABC "somewhere around 70 to 80 roles worldwide" would be cut, with the majority of job losses in Melbourne. The company's guide books have been a staple in the luggage of many savvy travellers - shared around and pored over in bars and hostels from as far afield as Timbuktu to Baku. According to Mr Houghton, fears of having to bid farewell to hard copy guides are unfounded. "We are committed to our guidebooks and have no intention to cut our guidebook lists beyond normal management of our publishing list," he said. But many travellers remain concerned about what the company's announcement may herald. Since news of the staff cuts broke, #lpmemories has been trending on Twitter. Sad news; I've found these books indispensable over the years. #lpmemories @ToaFraser "So many #lpmemories I can't chose (sic) one. A large part of my young adulthood just died." @mradio "Say it ain't so!! Have full shelf - got one for every place I've been "Is this goodbye to Lonely Planet? #lpmemories" @HealeyGwen 'New operating and content model' The job cuts follow the recent acquisition of the Lonely Planet by NC2 Media - a company based in Nashville, Tennessee in the United States. It was previously owned by BBC Worldwide. Mr Houghton, who is the executive director of NC2 Media, says he cannot specify how many positions will be affected in Melbourne until the company has finalised efforts to redeploy staff. "We have created a number of new roles both in London and in Melbourne," he said. "Any staff impacted globally by the proposed changes and who have the requisite skills to match the role requirements, will be encouraged to apply for redeployment for roles both in London and Australia." Mr Houghton says the company remains committed to maintaining operations in Australia, but will implement "a new operating and content model" that will include print and digital offerings. "Our authors remain a critical part of the fabric of Lonely Planet, but we will take advantage of other content sources, such as community and social media, to cater to the changing consumer demands and to allow LP to combat the growth in low cost or free alternatives," he said. Changing travel literature landscape With Wi-Fi easily accessible in most countries, more travellers are opting to carry lightweight tablets and e-readers. Online forums such as Tripadvisor and the Lonely Planet's own Thorn Tree Forum - where travellers exchange tips and reviews - have also gained in popularity. They have the advantage of offering access to information that can be continuously updated. As with other citizen-generated web content, there is no guarantee that the author has actually travelled to the reviewed destination, nor that a review is not written for commercial gain. "People everywhere are filling up the digital space with words and blogs," said Beverley Malzard, the president of the Australian Society of Travel Writers. "A lot of them are very good but some of them are just lightweight vanity projects. Travel writing has to be based on true and accurate information." Ms Malzard says the changing reality of publishing in the digital age means companies everywhere have to adapt. "What's happening at Lonely Planet is happening everywhere. Digital aspects of publishing are growing and evolving," she said. What's happening at Lonely Planet is happening everywhere. Digital aspects of publishing are growing and evolving. Beverley Malzard, President of the Australian Society of Travel Writers Nevertheless she says there will always be a place for professional travel writers. "Good writing will survive, as long as it inspires, entertains and informs," she said. Lonely Planet was founded in Melbourne in 1972 by travel writers Maureen and Tony Wheeler. It has grown to become the world's most successful travel publisher, with editions printed in nine different languages. At the end of June 2013, the Lonely Planet employed 399 staff globally.


text:
Quick update received on 11 March from Mars Express operations engineer Andy Johnstone - Ed.
We just made a very cool observation with VMC, that I've posted to the Flickr
On 7 March, we were scheduled to perform a MELACOM pass with NASA's MSL; this involves us passing over Gale Crater with our MELACOM UHF antenna pointed towards the rover.
NASA later chose not to use our pass, so we decided to use it to perform a VMC observation instead.
The images we took were then stitched together to form a short video where Gale Crater can be seen as the dark horseshoe shape midway up the left hand side of the screen. This offset is due to VMC being set at 19 degrees from MELACOM.


text:
Scott Peterson
Jason Corrigan, of A Touch of Garlic in Springfield, Massachusetts, writes: "As the chef at a small Italian restaurant, I have only two nights per week off. That's when I like to come up with simple dishes that my four-year-old daughter and I can make together at home. Well, mostly she just does a lot of pouring and stirring, but she loves to help. I hope one day her younger sister will, too."
Make and chill these a day ahead for a treat that doesn't require much last-minute effort.
- Yield
- Makes 6 servings
- 2 cups whipping cream
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 5 tablespoons sweet Marsala
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
- 3 large eggs
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup purchased caramel sauce
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Arrange six 3/4-cup custard cups or ramekins in 13x9x2-inch baking pan. Combine cream, sugar, 2 tablespoons Marsala, and lemon peel in heavy medium saucepan. Stir over medium heat just until sugar dissolves (cream will be only lukewarm). Remove from heat. Whisk eggs and yolks in medium bowl until well blended. Whisk in cream mixture, then vanilla. Pour custard into cups, dividing equally. Pour enough hot water into baking pan to come halfway up sides of custard cups.
- Bake flans until softly set in center, about 35 minutes. Remove flans from water bath and refrigerate uncovered until very cold and firm, at least 3 hours and up to 1 day.
- Using knife, cut around flans in cups to loosen. Invert onto plates, shaking to dislodge if necessary. Stir caramel sauce in small saucepan over medium heat until warm, about 2 minutes. Whisk in remaining 3 tablespoons Marsala. Serve flans with caramel sauce.


text:
To paraphrase country singer George Jones, this is one old Corvette that's not ready for a rockin' chair.
John Muller of Arizona always liked the way first generation Corvettes looked, but motoring down the highway in the 1955 he once owned wasn't the ultimate driving experience.
Then he found a 1954 Corvette on eBay that he called "nearly a basket case."
By the time he got through with a two-year project at Hot Rod Express in Blue Springs, however, it was a different story. Hidden under that classic body now were a 5.7-liter, Corvette LS1 engine and a six-speed transmission, along with new brakes and suspension.
Unfortunately, one of his friends drove the car into an old oak tree a few years later, and it was time for another restoration, this time at Carriage and Motor Works in Kansas City, Kan.
Workers there completely took the car apart and repaired or replaced just about every body panel. In all, the work took about 1,700 hours and included a period-correct metallic blue paint on top of a fawn colored leather interior.
From the outside, clues are few that this is a super resto-mod, other than magnesium wheels and a lowered body. Under the hood, the original six-cylinder has given way to a late-model V-8.
Kansas City Star
[VIDEO] Take a Ride in the EX-87 Corvette
[PICS] 1962 Shop Order Styling Corvette at Amelia Island
Jay Leno and a C1 Corvette Featured in New Burger King Commercial


text:
fun. have been everywhere this summer — in fact, it may be the summer of fun. They performed on CBS's Teachers Rock, MTV's Movie Awards, VH1's Do Something Awards, the Colbert Report's Colbchella, Lollapalooza, Bonnaroo and in between they kept up a regular tour schedule.
Next you'll see them on MTV's VMAs, presenting an award and keeping their fingers and toes crossed that they'll walk away with the Moonman for Best New Artist or Best Pop Video.
While their record breaking hit "We Are Young" is still in high demand, the follow-up single "Some Nights" has been burning up the charts. fun. told CBS Local that they weren't nervous at all about following up such a big hit single.
"I think that we were all wondering what the follow up was going to be and then when we released the album Some Nights the people spoke," said singer Nate Ruess. "And our song 'Some Nights,' the title track actually has been doing great ever since. It's awesome for us because it's not as obvious a song as 'We Are Young.' I think that it does a really great job representing us. It's neat to see that people actually care about the song."
The people continue to speak for fun. — "Some Nights" is currently at #6 on Billboard's Hot 100 chart, with more success to come.
-Courtney E. Smith, CBS Local
You must log in to post a comment.


text:
So after so many great comments about learning more about my adoption and the fact that I think adoption is rad, I wanted to share my story I've decided that I will take one day a week in the month of April to talk about my adoption. I'm going to call it Adoption April as I did last year, and if you don't care about learning more about adoption or hearing my story and how I was adopted then you can just skip right over these posts! It will take place every Friday in April. I really do not mind talking about it at all, and if you have any questions please feel free to ask me. I just hope this raises more awareness to adoption and answers questions that people might otherwise be afraid to talk about. This is what I wanted to talk about:
1. Why I was adopted – this is when I will talk about why I was put up for adoption and how the process worked for my parents at the time.
2. Growing up adopted – this is when I will discuss how I felt growing up adopted and how my parents handled me being adopted and any questions I may have had and may still have regarding my adoption
3. My thoughts on adoption – this is where I will talk about how I think adoption shaped me as a person and how I think many people can benefit from adoption. I will also voice what I think about secrecy and how some people have reacted to me being adopted.
4. All about my Birth Parents – this is when I will talk about the few things I know about my birth parents, including if I want to meet them or not, why I do or don't and what I feel about them.
5. Q&A on Adoption – this is where any of you can ask any question you want about adoption. I have always been open to discussing anything that anyone wants to know and I would love to raise adoption awareness by allowing anyone to ask anything! Seriously if you guys have any questions feel free to email (email@example.com) me and I will address them on this day, or if you just want me to write you back personally let me know.
Can't wait to share more of my story with you guys. Now, onto why I was adopted!
I have a 20-year old brother whom I will refer to as "T". My father and I currently have a very strained relationship, but before my mom passed things were fine. My family used to be the "perfect" nuclear family, according to many standards. My parents were always happy, and we were more than blessed in the community where I grew up. I grew up in a Christian home and went through a Christian K-12 school system. So that's a little background of my family, now onto why I was adopted.
First and most obvious, my parents couldn't have children. I have been told that not having children of her 'own' was one of my mom's biggest 'regrets' in her short life. My parents tried a lot of different ways of getting pregnant but my mom's body wouldn't allow her to produce a child, and she had to have a complete hysterectomy in her twenties. They began to look into other options.
I think this is why whenever I stumble onto a blog about a woman trying to get pregnant I feel a twinge of pain in my heart. Sometimes I think maybe this is how my own mom felt while struggling with the fact that she could not get pregnant. I couldn't imagine when everyone else around you is having children, and you want to have one so badly, how much your heart must ache. It would be miserable, and I feel like I can understand the pain some might be dealing with because I remember my mom telling me about the pain it caused her. I can't imagine wanting something so bad and knowing it won't happen for you like you planned. My mom told me sometimes she felt like she failed but I knew she hadn't. I knew that the struggle she endured only made her a stronger person.
When they realized my mom couldn't get pregnant, my parents then decided to explore adoption. The fees associated with adoption are costly, and I am glad my parents could afford it at the time. One of the first steps in their adoption process was to create books. Prospective parents created these photo books to "show/share" with birth mothers that you are legitimate people. The books also described their hobbies, the church they were involved with and had pictures of them and their dogs. It is a glimpse into the prospective parents lives. I have seen these books and they are fun to look through. I couldn't imagine being pregnant and looking through the books and wondering "if my baby would fit in" with this family, but it gives you a sense to the family, their beliefs, their story, and their extended family.
My parents were on the waiting list for a baby for quite some time. They prayed about getting a child. They hoped. They waited. They had no idea when and if they would ever get a child to adopt.
My mom was shopping at Costco when my aunt called her. The adoption agency had called my aunt to tell her that they had a baby waiting for my mom at the hospital. That baby was me. My mom was shocked. There was no talk of her and my dad getting a baby anytime soon. They didn't have any names picked out. They were not prepared for me, but they were still so excited to have me.
After my mom passed away, my grandpa let me listen to the the voicemail she left for him, and it will forever be etched in my memory. Since then somehow it was eaten on the machine, but I will never, ever forget her voice on that message. The love that oozed from her tone, the excitement, the nervousness. It was all there, and it was all about me, being able to go home with her and my dad, and the beginning of a family.
I was born close to where I grew up and was incredibly small when I was born so they had to make sure that I was healthy and okay to go home. I will get into why it was a surprise when I talk all about my birth parents in an upcoming post but my parents were surprised but so happy that they finally had a baby.
Adoption allowed them to have the joy of having a child, even if I came to them in a non-traditional way. My parents' prayers had been answered and they were surprised and shocked all at the same time. Now they had a baby to take care of . In the whirlwind of events that had taken place, their lives had completely changed. Though I was originally named Baby Girl, my parents quickly picked out my name from a list they had compiled for the past years while trying to have a child. I have two birth certificates, and one literally says my first name is Baby and my Middle name is Girl.
My parents took me home from the hospital and I lived with them for a year and a half before being officially adopted on January 23, 1987. In order to make everything official you have to go down to an LA courthouse and sign paperwork and take vows in front of a judge. Obviously I was too little to remember my own adoption, but I do remember my brother's adoption and traveling to the courthouse.
After the papers were signed I legally was my parents 'child'. Though my adoption day made it 'legal', I consider myself to be my parents child from the day I entered their life and we became a family back on the day I was born at the hospital.
Next Monday I am excited to talk about how I was raised and how adoption was an integral part in my life. What my parents did and how we address my adoption was important to me and I'm excited to share it with you guys. The last adoption post will be about Q&A that anyone has, so if you have any questions, feel free to email me @ firstname.lastname@example.com.
You can also read about my Birthparents, My thoughts on Adoption, Growing up Adopted, and a Q&A I did on Adoption.


text:
It's been said that exercice is better than Xanax, so we've put the spotlight on some of the fitness industry's top instructors, asking them to share their fitness philosphy and best workout tips.
An Equinox fitness instructor and the group fitness manager at Equinox Wall Street, Loi teaches a variety of classes throughout the city: Cycling, Body Sculpt, Cardio Sculpt, Abdominals, Bootcamp, and Bottom's Up. Her style is no-nonsense tough-love and her classes are meticulously designed to deliver results in the most time-effective, body-optimizing way. As an added bonus, Jordon has been known to have some of the best playlists in town.
What Loi says:
I'm a big believer in maximizing our time together. Let's get more done in less time and get results sooner! But while we're at it, let's have the time of our lives. That's why group fitness classes are so amazingly special. There's nothing like the energy, fun, and camaraderie of a great class. Definitely take group fitness classes and seek out the instructors whom you connect with and the classes that you enjoy. You're looking for someone who progressively pushes you and appropriately challenges you to take it to the next level with attention to proper form and technique. You always want to leave the room feeling super successful and feeling that you accessed something in yourself that you didn't know was there. And that you can't wait until the next class.
It's hard enough to teach one dynamic group fitness class, but at Barry's Bootcamp, Patrick Frost is essentially teaching two simultaneously as he guides half the class through a treadmill workout, while the other half is working out on the floor (think weights, push-ups, squats). Depending on the class, the two groups will swap spots between two or three times. Expect to leave any one of Patrick's classes looking as though you just stepped out of a hot yoga studio.
What Patrick says:
Be smart with what you put in your body. Realize that if you decide to eat those Oreos (my weakness), you have to work to expend those calories. A client of mine told me that my classes were "insane" but that they inspire her; "Train insane or remain the same," she now says. It's also important to know what your body needs to fuel the intensity of the workout and switch up your routine every so often. Try new and effective ways of training (i.e. boxing, swimming, and obviously Barry's Bootcamp!). Stretching is something I'm majorly passionate about as well. Strengthening a muscle while in a stretched position is a great way to increase flexibility, which decreases your chance of injury. My motto is play hard work harder.
Given that an indoor cycling bike's flywheels weigh a good 30 pounds, if you don't crank up the bike's resistence, your wheels, not your legs, will be doing most of the work. Rachel Buschert, who teaches at studios throughout New York City, has a style that's reflective of real road training with a focus on proper biomechanics and effective training protocols. She's a master trainer for Schwinn and doesn't let any class go by without multiple reminders to crank up that resistence nob. Check out some of her cycling playlist suggestions here.
What Rachel says:
Often times gym-goers go to a class or go to the gym and think that's enough. It's not enough to just be on the bike or be on a machine. You have got to do work and hard work at that. It's called working out, key word: WORK!! The worst attitude at the gym is the mindset of 'this is good enough.' I encourage my students to not settle for less than they've got and usually they've got way more than they think. I design many of my workouts based on real road cycling techniques and the coaching aspect of class is based on this quote: 'Limitations are for people who have them. Excuses are for people who need them.' My motto is, 'No limits, no excuses.'
Stephanie Levinson teaches a number of workouts at Equinox, Sports Club LA, and at various other studios throughout the country (see her DVDs here). Among her most popular classes are Core Ball, a 45 minute workout that is done while holding 2, 4, or 6 pound balls (believe me, that ball starts feeling heavy really fast), and Aspen Ascent, which was created in partnership with Aspen/Snowmass and is designed to prepare students for skiing by enhancing cardiovascular capacity while improving balance, agility, and core strength. Expect to alternate between cardio intervals (for agility and speed), strength and balance moves, and core and flexibility training.
What Stephanie says:
Have a plan! Map out your weekly workouts every Sunday night and stick to your schedule. You will feel great when you keep your commitment to yourself. Check to see if you have a nice balance of activity over the course of the week (i.e. cardio, strength; hard, easy). Include at least two to three high intensity workouts within your week to keep metabolism up and your fitness level improving. In class, I try to take you out of your comfort range with short bursts of cardio and multi muscle strength training movements to get results and maximize caloric output.
Indoor cycling studios are a dime a dozen these days, but SoulCycle's spiritual approach puts it in a league all its own. Dubbed a spin-agogue by Jill Kargman, everyone has their list of favorite instructors at SoulCycle, but with a unique ability to motivate students to push their hardest while putting their mind at ease, Stacey Griffith stands out even amidst the cream of the crop that teach at the multi-studio chain.
What Stacey says:
First things first – let's be honest, things don't fit like they did before, especially after winter. DON'T PANIC. We are all in the same boat. There are a few easy tips that I tell my students during our first weeks of Spring. First, put on your favorite workout gear, your favorite playlist, and go into the middle of your living room – all alone. This is your moment, your 'fire up time' — your physical meditation for the day. Stay focused, positive, and motivated to get back to feeling good. If you set aside an extra 15 minutes in the morning to do this, do it again an hour before you go to bed, and watch what you eat, by June you will be bikini ready. It's not hard, it just takes commitment; the hard part is eating smart until summer.
Try to do more 'lateral movement exercises' like side lunges (step out to the side and squat with your hands out in front, alternating legs, 10 on each side, sets of two); 30 second high knees are also great – remember this: HIGH KNEES…MAKE BETTER HEINEEES. Donkey kicks on the ground (get down on your forearms and knees, keep your chin up, spine straight, raise your flat foot straight up to the ceiling as high as you can) are also highly effective.
Do the side lunges, the high knees, and the donkey kicks as a set, as fast as you can, two times. If you have the energy and the time… do it again. This is great right before breakfast, lunch, or dinner… you can do it three times a day – it will probably take you less than 10 minutes!!
Which brings me to what to eat, pre and post workout. This is such a case by case basis; it really depends on your body and what you are able to digest and what you are comfortable with. Many of my clients cringe at the thought of eating or drinking before a workout, but my worry is always that they have the fuel to perform the duties! Hopefully you had a great balanced dinner of protein, carbs, and fiber. We need healthy carbs for energy and protein for strength and regeneration.
Meals between 1,000 to 1,500 calories take three to four hours to digest and convert into energy, smaller (600 calories) meals will take two to three hours, while under 300 calorie meals take an hour, so I think little bites an hour before of banana, fruit, or for sugar freaks, dark chocolate, are great options.
My favorite recovery drink is a fresh coconut on ice from Juice Generation or the Supa Dupa Greens which has kale, spinach, apple, cucumber, lemon – trust me, it's better than Gatorade and has no sugar.
The key is to really enjoy the journey of it all!
Don't be fooled by his angelic looks because Wil Ashley's drill sergeant approach can be scary (in a fantastic you're-going-to-get-results way, of course). The cycling pro meticulously plans out every nuance of his ride and times everything to a weekly changing playlist therfore he, rightfully, insists that everyone stick to the required RPM (rotations per minute) and positions he outlines. Wil isn't one to dish out complements easily, but his masterful teaching and obvious skills on the bike (he has done distance cycling trips of 350 miles-plus) will make you want to go above and beyond to earn one.
What Wil says:
My approach to teaching is very simple – be specific. Now that we can see the pace of our legs, cycling no longer has to be ambiguous or random. We now can do specific, targeted workouts leading to a greater level of success, which can be tracked over time. Out of all group fitness type classes, cycling was the only format where people were allowed to do whatever they felt like. Now, we can literally hold someone accountable for the pace, leading to a more effective workout where there is less of an ability to fake or cheat. To get results, to achieve a particular RPM or heart rate, it must be earned, forcing the participant to really work. The bikes are not magic and just because your legs are moving doesn't mean you're working.
Music is key and I try to separate myself from everyone else. I am a firm believer in diversifying and experimenting. There are tons of cycling classes every day, and everyone is playing the same songs over and over again — I don't ever want to be 'that guy.' I spend hours and hours and tons of money every week looking for, listening to, and trying out new music. I frequent several blogs, search out obscure bands, and figure out what works. I have a very strict rule of making one class CD per week. Once I have played that CD for a week, the ride and music on that CD will never ever be repeated…ever. I hate repeating music. I think it's a sign of laziness.
If you're new to cycling, come prepared to fail and expect the worst, that way your expectations will be set in a way where things can only improve. Keep in mind that cycling, like most other disciplines, is like learning a new language. You have to keep trying and keep repeating the process over and over again. In time, you will get stronger, more confident, and more capable. The more you do it, the better it gets. Rome was not built in a day, so remember that slow steady persistence always wins the race. Also, don't be afraid of structure. Structure and consistency allows the participant a way of seeing true, uninterrupted results. I guarantee you won't like it at the time, but you will love the results when you see them.
Kira Stokes, founder of the "Stoked Series" of classes (includes Stoked 360, Stoked Primal, Stoked At The Barre, Stoked Cross-Core, Stoked Abs, Stoked Uptown/Midtown, and Stoked In The Park), is about as hardcore as it gets. Her signature Stoked 360 class combines conditioning, body weight, and endurance exercises in cardiovascular intervals and each high-intensity interval is repeated three times. What sets her interval-based class apart is that in between intervals, students don't idly watch Kira to find out what's coming up, but jump rope as she outlines what the next interval will entail.
What Kira says:
1. Form First — Always learn and feel confident in an exercise or movement before adding weight, speed or power. There is no point in doing an exercise if it is done incorrectly.
2. Change Your Routine — Shock it to rock it! You must change your routine to transform your body. This may entail varying the intensity, frequency, duration and/or exercise choice. You have to keep the body guessing.
3. Jump Rope — Incorporate jumping rope into your regime. Jumping rope not only burns mega calories, it gets your heart rate up to a fat blasting level. Jumping rope also tones the shoulders, legs and actively works your abdominals. Owning a jump rope ensures you will never be without a gym!
4. Make HIIT Training (High Intensity Interval Training) like Stoked 360, your go-to choice for a challenging, focused, sweat filled workout. This method is proven to be a super effective way to burn calories, rev your metabolism and create lean muscle mass.
5. Avoid Steady State Cardio — Check your heart rate frequently to make sure you are in your target heart rate zone and indeed challenging your cardiovascular system. Incorporate intervals where your heart rate reaches 80% of your max heart rate (220 – age x .80). If you are able to read a book or magazine while working out, you are not working hard enough.
6. Do not become a "cardio junkie" and neglect weight training. The more muscle you have on your body, the more calories you burn at a resting state which leads to a strong lean body.
7. Core, core, and more core. Every movement we do requires the use of the core. It is the powerhouse of the body. Keep it strong and the rest will follow!
8. Think of meals as snacks that should be eaten frequently during the day. Six snacks a day keeps extra weight away! Eat your largest, complex carbohydrate snacks toward the beginning of the day — eat breakfast like a king, dinner like a pauper.
There aren't many men who can pull off Spandex, but Omar Sandoval – who makes Hercules look like he needs to hit the gym – can do that at the drop of a hat. Born in Ecuador, Omar has worked his way up the industry ladder and now, quite possibly, has the most loyal following I've ever seen. He teaches a variety of classes, but his signature class is a combination of cardio and conditioning called Titan Method. Omar leads nearly 30 classes a week (way, way, way more than the average instructor) and he actually goes through the entire workout with his class (this is not common). In fact, not only does he go through the whole workout, if you take any of his weekend classes (the most intense), he's probably the only one who CAN do the whole workout (how many people do you know who can follow up two minutes of push-ups with 80 level three burpees?). You might not be able to keep pace with his non-stop weekend classes (dead-lifts alternated with rows using heavy weights are considered a "recovery exercise"), but Sandoval lets you know that that's OK while motivating you to push your hardest.
What Omar says:
To me, fitness is the same as life. In life, we ask ourselves three main questions: Who are we? Why are we here? Where are we going? Working out will define for you how mentally strong you are and how you will deal with situations life brings you. When facing challenges, we find out what we are made of and what type of person we are. If we fall, do we get back up or just lie there? Once we've established a sense of who we are, it opens us to ask why we are here. From there, it's up to each of us to decide where we are going. In Titan Method, I've created a class format that constantly challenges people to reach new levels in fitness. It forces people to discover the depth of their mental strength, and demands they use that to face life situations, however simple or complex.
For people who can't make it to a gym, I suggest they use dumbbells at home, or in the park, and I'm an advocate of bodyweight training. Although all my classes are based on full body and functional movements, it isn't necessarily about what people do, but how intensely they do it. Always work harder. Always push further. Always ask the three questions.
Angel teaches a variety of classes throughout New York City, but his two signature classes are Toma and Purgatory BootCamp. The former is a circuit-based boxing class, while the latter is a high intensity, no-nonsense conditioning/cardio class that includes exercises like push-ups, squats, and lunges repeated in intervals. Time-efficent and results-driven, it's little surprise that Angel has a loyal following of students that cross the city throughout the week to take his classes.
What Angel says:
Since, for most of us, our time is precious nowadays, why not make the most of the time allowed by pushing our physical limit to its maximum in an efficient and effective way? In order to get what you want, you have to put serious work into it. This is not just meant for the gym, but for life as well — work, education, a committed relationship, etc. You gotta go through hell to get to heaven. There should be no excuse not to move every day, be it high or low intensity, for at least 30 minutes. That's as long as a comedy show. With a jumprope and using your own body as the main source of resistance (push-ups, lunges, squats), you can tax your heart rate and conditioning level to keep your body active if you cannot make it to the gym that day.


text:
NO HARD CREDIT CHECK LEASE-TO-OWN! New Tires,Wheels/Rims, Access – (Columbia)
- City: Columbia
- State: Missouri
- Country: United States
- Listed: July 8, 2017 7:16 am
- Expires: This ad has expired
NO HARD CREDIT CHECK LEASE-TO-OWN! New Tires,Wheels/Rims,Accessories
Dan the Tire Man offers a No Credit Needed lease-to-own program for wheels/rims, tires and automotive accessories (aftermarket products) such as tonneau covers, fenders, bumpers, tops, suspensions, tows, side steps, running boards, programmers, audio equipment, grilles, grille guards, bull bars, step bars, fender flares, racks, bed liners, etc. We also sell motorcycle, ATV and UTV parts. Apply today at www.danthetireman.com for instant approval. No hard credit checks. Don't buy unsafe used tires when you can have new tires for just $49 out of pocket. Apply on our website or call us for details (see pic.) MILITARY DISCOUNT AVAILABLE.
Some tires we carry are:
Bridgestone, BFG (BF Goodrich), Fierce Attitude, Cooper, Michelin, Pro Comp, Mickey Thompson, Continental, Dick Cepek, Firestone, Goodyear, Toyo, Yokohama, General Tire, Kumho, Nexen, Nitto, Nokian, Falken, Achilles, Nexen, Nokian, Hankook, Uniroyal, Pirelli, Kelly, Pirelli, Mastercraft, Maxxis, Hankook, Dunlop, Ohtsu, Centennial, Cordovan, Advanta, Aeolus, American, Arizonian, Atlas, Autogrip, Avon, Barum, Blacklion, Capitol, Dayton, Dean, Delinte, Delta, Dextero, Double Coin, Douglas, Duro, Eldorado, Federal, Forgiato, Fulda, Fuzion, Geostar, Gislaved, Gladiator, Greenball, GT Radial, Hercules, Hifly, Hoosier, Interco, Ironman, Jetzon, Kelly, Kenda, Landsail, Laramie, Lee, LTR, Merit, Milestar, Minos, Motomaster, Multi-Mile, Nankang, National, Pacemark, Pathfinder, Power King, Primewell, Remington, Riken, RoadMaster, Roadstone, Runway, Sailun, Sigma, Starfire, Sumitomo, Summit, Telstar, Uniroyal, Vanderbilt, Vitour, Vogue, Vredestein, Westlake, Wind Force, Zenna, etc.
And some wheel brands we offer:
Trail Master, XD Series, Rugged Ridge, Robby Gordon, RBP Diesel Performance, Pro Comp Alloy, Moto Metal, Mickey Thompson, MHT Fuel Offroad, Method Race, LRG, Lorenzo, KMC, Jeep, Interco, Hutchinson, Helo, Dick Cepek, Diamo, BMF, Black Rock, ATX, American Racing, American Force, Adventus, Asanti Black Label, Motegi Racing, OE Creations, XD Forged, Rockstar, Boss, Boss Protectant, American Eagle, Advanti Racing, Avenue, BBY, Borghini, Dcenti, Forza, Gitano, Havok, Hostile, KO, Konig, Kraze, M/T Metal, MKW, Series NS, OE, Privat, RDR, RS, Classic Rev, REV, Revolution Racing, Scorpion Offroad, U2, VCT, Velocity, XIX, XXR, Eagle Alloy, MSR, USA Forged, ACE, Ace Alloy, Aero Race Wheels, AFS Wheels, Akita Racing, Akuza, Alba, Alcoa, Alloy Ion, Alloy USA, Allstar, All Star, Allstar Performance, AME, American Eagle, American Force Wheels, American Motors, American Outlaw, American Racing, AMG, AM General, Amp, Antera, Anthem, ARC, Ar Hot Rod, Aries, ARP, Asa, Asanti, ATS, ATX, Avenue, AWC, Axis, B&M, Baccarat, Baja, Ballistic, Bassani, BBS, BETA, Beyern Wheels, Big Bang, Black Rhino, Blackworks Racing, Blitz, BMF Wheels, Borbet, Boss, Boyd Coddington, Brabus, Brembo, Breyton, Bulldog, Bully, Caliber, Carlson, Centerline, Champion, Chrome Xpressions, Cirrus, CMC, Coleman Cable, Colony, Concept, Concorde, Cord, Coventry Wheels, Cragar, Cray Wheels, Crossfire, Crown, Cruiser Alloy, CST, CTR, Cummins, Custom Chrome, Cyclone, CZ, Daewoo, Dayco, Dayton, DeCorsa, Delta, DENSO, Detroit, Diablo, Diamo, Diamond, Dip, Discount, Dolce, Dorman, Dotz, Douglas, DRC, Drifz, Driv, Dropstars, Dual, Dub, Duramax, Dutton-Lainson, Eagle, Eaton, Echo, Eclipse, Edge, Eibach, Eldorado, EMPI, Empire, Encore, Enkei, Equus, Escort, ESR Wheels, EVO, Evolution, Excel, F1 Racing, Fairway, Falcon, Fast, Fierce, Focal, Fondmetal, Foose, Force, Forgiato, Formula, Forte, Forza, Frontier, Fuchs, Fuel Off-Road, Full Throttle, Fusion, Gates, Gear Alloy, Genesis, Geo, Giovanna, Gold, Ground Force, Halibrand, Harley-Davidson, Hart, Hd, HD Solutions, Helo, Hiper Wheel, Hitachi, Holley, Hondata, HRE Wheels, Hurst, Husky, ICW Racing, Imperial, Insignia, Intra, ITP, JNC, Kaotik, Katana, Kelsey-Hayes, Kenworth, Keskin, Kimpex, King, KMC, Kona, Konig, Kosei, Legacy, LeMans, Lemmerz, Lenso, Lexani, Life, Lightning, Lorenzo, Lorinser, Lotus, Lowenhart, LS2, LSL, Lubrimatic, LuK, Lumarai Wheels, Maas, MAC, Magneti Marelli, Magnum, Mahle, Mamba, Mandrus Wheels, Marauder, Mariner, Maserati, Matador, Matrix, Maxima, Maxxim, Maya, Mazda, Mazzi, MCGARD, McLaren, MDX, MHT, Mickey Thompson Metal, Milanni, Mille Miglia, Mirage, MKW, Moda, Momo, Monster, Monster Energy, Mopar, Moroso, Motegi Racing, Moto Metal, Motorcraft, Mpw, Mr Gasket, MSR, MSW, Mugen, Nascar Advantage, National, Nexen, Niche, Nismo, Nitro, Novus, NRA, NRG, NS Racing, NX, Odyssey, OE+, OE Brand, OE Concepts, OE Performance, OG, Omega, OMIX, Omix-Ada, Onyx, Opel, Optima, Outland, Oxigin, OZ, Pacer, Pacer Performance, Packard, Panasport, Panther, Pathfinder, Patriot, Patriot Exhaust, Perfect Equipment, Performance Machine, Performance Tool, Peugeot, Phoenix, Phoenix Products, Pilot, Pilot Automotive, Pioneer, Pirelli, Platinum, Player Wheels, Power C


text:
About Land Use Hearing Officer
Purpose of the Hearings Officer: The Land Use Hearings Officer performs quasi-judicial reviews of land use applications. This frees the City Council and Planning Commission from a large quasi-judicial case load and allows for prompt decision-making. It also allows review of quasi-judicial applications by a decision-making body with expertise in applying law and policy to specific situations and in meeting legal requirements for considering and processing such reviews. Authority is granted by the Portland Zoning Code.
Appointment: The City Auditor's office appoints The Hearings Officer.
Activities of the Hearings Officer: The Land Use Hearings Officer provides the opportunity for a public hearing when administrative decisions on most Type II land use applications are appealed. The Hearings Officer is the final local decision-making body for these types of procedures. The Hearings Officer will also make the first local decision on most Type III land use applications. In these situations, city staff will make a recommendation of approval, approval with conditions, or denial to the Hearings Officer, who will in turn, through a public hearing process, make the decision. Appeals of Hearings Officer's decisions on Type III applications are heard by the City Council.
Hearings Officer agenda: The agenda is set by the Land Use Hearings Officer and is determined by code-mandated timelines and the number and timing of appeals submitted. View current agendas
When and where hearings before the Land Use Hearings Officer are held? Weekly hearings are regularly scheduled for Mondays and Wednesdays in Room 3000, 1900 SW 4th Avenue.
For additional information including Hearings Recordings, view the City of Portland Hearings Office.


text:
If you want a house with built-in shelves
90 Stillwell Lane
Built-in shelves grace three of 12 rooms in this 1999 Colonial. They are in the formal living room, library and a bedroom. Complemented by wainscoting and crown molding, the two white built-in shelf units in the living room are on both sides of the center wall, which slightly protrudes. This room also has a cathedral ceiling and French doors that open to the 2.46-acre parcel, where there is an in-ground heated pool. As for the library, a custom mahogany built-in bookcase surrounds the fireplace, while one of the family bedrooms has built-in bookshelves flanking a window seat. Other details throughout the house include wood floors and extensive woodwork. A second fireplace is in the family room, which also features a wall of windows. This room is open to the high-end kitchen. There are six bedrooms and 5 1/2 bathrooms, including the master suite. Amenities include a finished basement and a three-car garage, where there is one separate heated bay. Ann Pizaro, Daniel Gale Sotheby's International Realty, 516-660-2984
Miller Place
214 North Country Rd.
Custom features, including built-in shelves, are found throughout this 13-room farm ranch. The formal living room, formal dining room, den and master suite all have built-ins. The den, for instance, has a white bookshelf against one wall as well as wainscoting, crown molding and a few sets of French doors that open to the 1.25-acre property. Other features include wood floors and skylights. Of seven bedrooms, the master suite has a balcony and bathroom with a Jacuzzi tub. There are a total of 4 1/2 bathrooms. Outside, the yard has a built-in barbecue with granite countertops, deck, gazebo with a trellis and pond. Amenities include a central vacuum system, in-ground sprinklers and a two-car garage. Eddie Figueroa, Aliano Real Estate, 631-926-0180
46 Vail St.
Built in 1923, this eight-room Dutch Colonial offers several charming features of its era, including arched built-in shelves in the family room. The built-ins flank a large window that overlooks the yard. The living room has a brick fireplace, which is centered between original leaded glass windows. Other details include wood floors and crown moldings throughout. All four bedrooms are larger than you normally see in a house this age, says the listing agent. There are two bathrooms as well as a finished basement and a full attic. Amenities include a new heating system, new hot water heater and new windows on the second floor. A detached, two-car garage is on the 60-by-200- foot property. Nearby shops and restaurants are within walking distance, the agent adds. Tammy Ramsay, Eric G. Ramsay Jr. Associates, 516-319-8605


text:
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Feb 05, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
The board of directors ofVertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ: VRTX) today appointed Matthew Emmens President, and announced that he will transition to President, CEO and Chairman in May 2009 upon Dr. Joshua Boger's retirement. Mr. Emmens has been a Vertex director since 2004, and previously served as CEO of Astra Merck, Inc., and of Shire plc where he continues as Chairman. Dr. Boger, who founded Vertex in 1989, will retire from his position as Chief Executive Officer of Vertex on May 23, 2009. Dr. Boger and Mr. Emmens will work closely together during the leadership transition period. Charles Sanders, M.D., Vertex's Chairman, will remain as lead director on Vertex's board, following Mr. Emmens' appointment as Chairman. Dr. Boger, 57, will also remain an active member of the board.
"It is a great privilege to be asked to lead Vertex at this important time in the Company's evolution. I look forward to working with Joshua to enable a smooth transition as the Company prepares for its next stage of growth, and the commercial launch of important medicines for serious diseases. We have a rare opportunity to create a world class commercial enterprise that complements Vertex's excellence in R&D innovation," said Mr. Emmens. "In the area of hepatitis C, and also in cystic fibrosis, Vertex has the potential to transform patients' lives and build tremendous value, and together with the employees my goal is to make this vision a reality."
Dr. Boger commented, "I founded Vertex in 1989 with a vision to pursue a new approach in drug discovery and develop medicines that would fundamentally change the treatment of serious diseases. I am very proud of what Vertex has accomplished, and we now stand on the cusp of great clinical and medical success. I welcome Matt, and have great confidence in his extensive experience leading companies through launches of breakthrough products, to take the reins and guide Vertex as we bring our innovations to patients."
Acknowledging Dr. Boger's leadership since his founding of the Company, and the potential of medicines now in late-stage development, Vertex's Chairman Dr. Sanders said: "The board recognizes Joshua for the inspiration he has provided to Vertex, its employees, shareholders and patients and their families for the past 20 years. His commitment to making a difference in the lives of patients, and his track record of scientific and medical advances has generated breakthrough product opportunities and significant value for shareholders. Joshua is a true scientific and business visionary, and also a leader for many people connected to the biopharmaceutical industry. We look forward to his continuing active role in guiding the direction of Vertex."
Mr. Emmens, 57, has 35 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry having worked at Shire plc, Merck KGaA, Astra Merck, Inc., and Merck & Co. Most recently, Mr. Emmens was CEO of Shire plc, where he continues to serve as Chairman of the Board. Prior to joining Shire in 2003, Mr. Emmens served as a Board Member and President of Merck KGaA's global prescription pharmaceuticals business while living in Frankfurt, Germany. Mr. Emmens also held various positions of increasing responsibility at Merck & Co. and later served as CEO of Astra Merck, Inc., the independent joint venture.
About Vertex
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated is a global biotechnology company committed to the discovery and development of breakthrough small molecule drugs for serious diseases. The Company's strategy is to commercialize its products both independently and in collaboration with major pharmaceutical companies. Vertex's product pipeline is focused on viral diseases, inflammation, autoimmune diseases, cancer, pain and cystic fibrosis. Vertex co-discovered the HIV protease inhibitor, Lexiva, with GlaxoSmithKline.
Lexiva is a registered trademark of the GlaxoSmithKline group of companies.
SOURCE: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
Jane Kramer, 617-444-6924
Cell: 781-799-9524
Patricia Farrell, 617-444-6533
Michael Partridge, 617-444-6108
Lora Pike, 617-444-6755
Copyright Business Wire 2009


text:
Cover - Pretty Rustic
$ 9.95
Our removable covers are perfect for adding a pop of fun style to your planner! All removable covers are laminated with our ultra-durable gloss lamination. Our covers are strong AND beautiful!
You'll receive a front and back cover with your order. The front cover can be personalized with your name or other text! Covers are 7.625" x 9.5" and will fit on many standard coil-bound planners. If you won't be using your cover on a Practical Paper planner, be sure to measure before ordering!
Covers are available pre-punched for spiral or disc-bound planners, or without pre-punching.


text: As a global manufacturer of custom made electro-mechanical components and materials like Touch sensors, Keypads, Inter-Connectors, Termal Interface Materials, T.I.M. and other moulds, Shin-Etsu Polymer is your partner for innovative solutions for applications in the telecommunication, automotive, medical, semiconductor, instrumentation, watch and office automation markets. Market requirements are leading Shin-Etsu Polymer technology developments in synergy with material expertise in the Shin-Etsu Chemical group. Shin-Etsu Polymer applies and combines substrate technologies in which silicone rubber, plastics and electric conductive materials are the key elements.


text:
Rumor: Does Grunwald hire mean Isiah's returning to Knicks?
Glen Grunwald has been named executive vice president and general manager of the Knicks. Grunwald had been serving in this role on an interim basis since July.
HoopsVibe's Very Quick Call: It's a good news-bad news scenario.
The good: the New York Knicks didn't name Isiah Thomas as GM. The bad: hiring Glen Grunwald means Thomas could serve as the unofficial GM.
After all, these two worked together in Toronto and hooked up during the Hall of Fame point guard's reign of terror in New York, where Thomas wrecked the league's flagship franchise.
The damage Thomas inflicted as an executive and coach means the Knick faithful would never allow him to officially return, sit in the executive suite, and make personnel decisions -even if that's exactly what owner James Dolan wants.
To be clear, Dolan and Thomas are tight. And the eccentric Knick owner is not above having Grunwald serve as his front man while Thomas makes decisions in the background.
Got thoughts? Well, get at HoopsVibe News in the comment box below.